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violence against Hindus and other minorities have been reported in Bangladesh this year till December 8, and India's expectation is Dhaka will take necessary measures to ensure their safety, the government said on Friday. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh gave the information in a written response to a query in Rajya Sabha, citing data from minority and human rights organisations. In Pakistan, the number of cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities in Pakistan this year stood at «112 till October 2024,» the MoS said. The corresponding figures for 2022 were 47 in Bangladesh and 241 in Pakistan, while in 2023 the figures were 302 in Bangladesh and 103 in Pakistan, according to the data he shared.

As reported by the Times of India, the man had been ordered by the court to pay Rs 2 lakh as interim maintenance to his wife, who filed for divorce last year. The resident of Vadavalli, who requested anonymity, owns a taxi. Reportedly, he arrived at the court premises on Wednesday with his car loaded with 20 bundles of coins.

Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut on Friday claimed attacks on Marathi-speaking people have increased after the BJP won the Maharashtra assembly polls and alleged that an environment was being created to drive them out of Mumbai and neighbouring areas. Talking to reporters, Raut highlighted an incident at Kalyan in Thane district, where non-Marathi-speaking people allegedly attacked a Marathi-speaking family. He further dubbed the Maharashtra government as «inauspicious» over the death of 14 people in the collision between a navy craft and a passenger ferry. He alleged that dacoity and murders were taking place in villages and districts.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : If you ever found it impossible to sit through a movie and wished you could leave and get your money back, even a partial refund, you may be able to do that now. Multiplex chain PVR Inox Ltd will now allow people to claim a partial refund if they leave a film mid-way, as part of efforts to widen its audience base and improve movie-going frequency.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The stock of power transmission and distribution company GE Vernova T&D India Ltd is on fire. Soaring to a new 52-week high of ₹2,180 on Friday, the calendar year-to-date returns are now at a massive 330%.

Shriram Finance Ltd. 1.11 per cent to Rs 2913.40 at 01:29PM (IST) in Friday's trade. The counter hit a high of Rs 2962.15 and low of Rs 2906.45 so far during the session. The stock had closed at Rs 2946.20 in the previous session. The counter had a total traded volume of 01:29PM shares so far with a turnover of Rs 2.99 crore on BSE. The stock traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 13.63 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.81.

For air travellers in India, 2024 turned out to be a year of turbulence — both in the skies and on the ground. From hoax bomb threats that forced emergency landings to passengers stranded on tarmacs without basic amenities, and infrastructure failures at key airports, flying often felt like a test of patience rather than a convenience. As fares soared and chaos sustained, India’s aviation sector did unlock milestones but at the same time, the industry grappled with challenges that left travellers frustrated.

Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, has consistently emphasized the potential of the energy transition sector as a big investment opportunity. During a podcast with rapper Badshah and actress Kriti Sanon earlier this year, Kamath highlighted the expansive scope of his investments in electric vehicles (EVs), ranging from scooters and buses to trucks, and hinted at the possibility of venturing into air taxis in the future. Towards the end of the year, Kamath reinforced his confidence in this sector through a social media post, underscoring his belief that the transition to electric vehicles is inevitable. He noted that pollution, rather than broader climate issues, could accelerate this shift. Additionally, he pointed out that the reduction in commuting costs per kilometer could help offset the higher initial capital expenditure associated with EVs. «The largest bet this year for me has been that all vehicles will be electric someday; we have invested in everything from scooters to busses to trucks to maybe air taxis next,» Zerodha co-founder said in his post.

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Drivers and airline passengers without reindeer and sleighs better make a dash for it: it’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel in the U.S. The auto club AAA predicts that more than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles ...

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«2025, the key is that what sort of revival we see in the auto sector. This year has been very turbulent, like initially there were good demand trend, then inventory got built up, festival season was fine, but post festival season again the growth concerns are there. The inflationary concerns in the minds of the consumers has held back consumption across various sectors and on top of that liquidity and interest rates have been higher,» says Sandip Sabharwal, asksandipsabharwal.com. We were just chatting yesterday about Asian Paints and how you think actually maybe it could bottom out in the year ahead. But that is not the case. I can even see names like IndusInd Bank, Nestle, Tata Consumer. We know your thoughts on FMCG, but what about banks? Do you think that the underperformers, like a case in point being IndusInd Bank, Bandhan, etc, even IDFC, and it is a long list, AU Small Finance Bank as well added in there, could they actually play catch up? Sandip Sabharwal: If we look at the internals of the banking stocks, especially the smaller ones, then what we need to see is that how the asset quality buildup is there, what have been the growth drivers in the past, how margins will get impacted for them, etc, and what the managements have historically said and what they have been able to deliver.

prescription stimulants like Adderall to help them endure gruelling workdays that often extend beyond 22 hours. A recent investigation by The Wall Street Journal reveals how widespread the use of such substances has become among investment professionals, as they try to keep up with the relentless demands of their jobs. Stimulants such as Adderall, Vyvanse, and high-caffeine energy drinks are reportedly common tools used by young bankers to stay alert during marathon work hours.

Former That ’70s Show actor Danny Masterson, through his lawyers, has appealed his 2023 rape convictions.

The NSE Nifty index was trading 35.46 points down at 23916.25, while BSE Sensex was 174.03 points at 79044.02 at the time of writing this report.

HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd. 0.25 per cent to Rs 4380.00 in Friday's trade as of 11:23AM (IST). The stock hit a high price of Rs 4431.00 and low of Rs 4375.00 during the session.

Bharat Electronics Ltd. traded 0.72 per cent in Friday's trade at 11:06AM (IST). Around 121,040 shares changed hands on the counter. The counter opened at Rs 298.00 and touched an intraday high and low of Rs 301.95 and Rs 297.25, respectively, in the session so far. Shares of the company of Bharat Electronics Ltd. quoted a 52-week high of Rs 340.35 and a 52-week low of Rs 163.95.

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. traded 0.97 per cent in Friday's trade at 11:12AM (IST). Around 628 shares changed hands on the counter. The counter opened at Rs 1898.00 and touched an intraday high and low of Rs 1915.60 and Rs 1889.00, respectively, in the session so far. The stock of ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. quoted a 52-week high of Rs 2285.85 and a 52-week low of Rs 1354.80.

buy call on Azad Engineering Ltd. with a target price of Rs 2450. The current market price of Azad Engineering Ltd. is Rs 1704.55. Azad Engineering, incorporated in 1983, is a Small Cap company with a market cap of Rs 10040.34 crore, operating in the Engineering sector. Azad Engineering's key products/revenue segments include Engineering Goods, Sale of services, Scrap and Export Incentives for the year ending 31-Mar-2024.

Oberoi Realty Ltd.(up 1.07 per cent) and Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd.(up 0.22 per cent) were among the top gainers.